Fundraising For Schools Projects

A Community First Yorkshire event

Raising funds for school projects can feel like a challenging task – the merry-go-round of cake sales, tombolas and dealing with the extensive wish lists from teachers can be exhausting!

This session is aimed at PTA and Friends of School groups that are responsible for raising funds for their schools. The training will provide you with the skills you need to maximise your fundraising and make your efforts go further.

We will explore different kinds of fundraising methods including grant funding, fundraising events and online fundraising platforms, leading to a much more productive (and less exhausted!) PTA!

What will you learn?

This virtual session will help you to:

Increase your knowledge of potential fundraising events and activities
Understand the legal requirements around fundraising and events
Understand grant funding for school groups and how to access it
Understand how to maximise your fundraising opportunities including match funding schemes and Gift Aid
Understand how to raise money online using fundraising platforms such as Easy Fundraising and Give as you Live.

Who should attend?: This session is aimed at PTAs and Friends of School groups responsible for raising funding for school projects.

Please note this training is aimed at schools based in North Yorkshire.

What's included?: The session will be followed with a useful resource pack of handouts and templates.

About the trainer: Nicky Ruddick has 20 years’ experience as a funding advisor, securing funding for hundreds of voluntary organisations including schools, village halls, play areas, health and social care groups and youth clubs across North Yorkshire.